house Posted December 5, 2023 Report Share Posted December 5, 2023 I just wanted to get some outside opinions, I just pulled the flatbed off my 2 axle truck and put the commercial 5th wheel back on to go pick up my new horse trailer. Made it from Springfield Mo to California without incident. I am just concerned that when I fully load it up I will be over weight on the rear axle, So. I am on the fence about removing the bed and hitch from the 3 axle tractor that is also an RV, but the air ride hitch is much more involved, and I have quite a bit more invested in the bed and hitch than my 2 axle tractor, but it is also a lot newer International ProStar with the Max Force motor that I have invested 20-25K finally getting to run right after 5 years. I guess I am wondering if I should just sell the International, as an RV and purchase another truck or literally cut the International up and bring it back to the way it was when I bought it. There are plenty of commercial trucks out there that will meet my needs, but since they are commercial trucks there are either a lot more headaches involved than my current RV, or I could work on going through the process of registering a new truck as an RV which is no small feat in California from what I understand. Just kind of disheartened to undo all the work that I have done on the bed, which is not finished. I have also spent quite a bit of money fixing many small and few large issues with the truck. Would love to hear what you would do. I am going to weight the truck once I get some horses in the trailer this weekend and I guess that will give me a better idea of what direction to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezl Smoke Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 You already know the reputation of the maxxforce, so.... If it's singled and your only concern is weight, you can install a lower rating, single tire, pusher/tag axle that can fit in an amazing small area, especially since it would not have to be raise and lowerable. Just installed and tee'd into the air system. ? There is nothing wrong with the prostar truck, only that engine. Unless you get some sort of warranty with any truck that you purchase as a replacement, you may just be buying a whole new money pit. Las Vegas? Quote I'm a work'n on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 (edited) You can put 17,000 on a single axle. How big is your trailer? You wont get much for the international. Edited December 7, 2023 by jenandjon Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house Posted December 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) I https://i.imgur.com/nFcVXc7l.jpg was under the impression I could put 22.5 K on a dual single axle, I ran it over the scale the other day with 5 horses in it and I was about 18.5K so I think with a bit of creative loading I can keep it under 22.5 K. The trailer is 52 ft, Edited December 19, 2023 by house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 That is not what I was thinking when you said horse trailer. I was thinking like a gooseneck. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Gotta admit I just learned something. For years, I believed the max single axle weight was 19k. Not true. For most states, it's 20k or lower. Six states allow a higher weight, with Hawaii being the highest at 22.5k. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house Posted December 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 I had an 8 horse gooseneck trailer, but I got tired of getting flats, I was 22K on the trailer axles, which was right at the limit. Too many flat tires, this way I can put my wagon in the trailer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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